J.T. Youngblood's

The Mueller development has positioned itself as a family-friendly community, and what could bring people of all ages together better than fried chicken? Lenoir chef Todd Duplechan and partners Jeffrey Weinberger, co-founder of the original Jeffrey’s, and former Trio at the Four Seasons general manager Jeff Haber have rebooted the franchise that spread throughout Texas in the last century, centering it around knobby fried chicken with an auburn shell that clings to the juicy meat, giving each bite a nice crunch. Classic sides like mac and cheese and some of the best mashed potatoes and gravy in the city complete the nostalgic experience, along with ice box pie and soft-serve ice cream rich with 8 percent butterfat.